The basket is a breeze to remove and clean in the dishwasher. I've used it three times since getting it, and while it's taking some getting used to, overall it's pretty user-friendly. I've noticed that it seems to require a bit longer cook time than the recommended setting to get fries perfectly crispy on the outside without being mushy on the inside. It also doesn't hold quite as much food as I had anticipated, as you can only cook a single layer at a time.